Man vs Snake Video Game Documentary Hits Funding
Target

Los Angeles, California – 16 September
2013/… Playland Pictures Inc. today confirmed that
its forthcoming video game culture documentary,
Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of
Nibbler, has already reached its Kickstarter funding
target, a week before the campaign ends.

Reaching the funding goal of $53K now allows for the already
filmed documentary to reach picture lock status, including covering
the costs of editing, graphics, sound mixing, color correction and
clip license fees. Reaching the first stretch goal of $78K will
allow for animation to be included, which will recreate some of the
epic and historic moments from
Man vs Snake’s incredible story. The second
stretch goal of $106K will cover the soundtrack production budget,
to allow the sourcing of popular songs and the creation of an
original score.

A window into the enduring subculture of competitive classic
video gaming,
Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler
is a funny and compelling feature-length documentary that tells the
story of 16 year-old Timothy McVey (the gamer, not the bomber) who
in January 1984 was the first person to record the highest score in
video game history on a single quarter. Fast-forward 25 years
later, and inspired by rumors of a higher score, McVey embarks on
an epic quest to regain his title by setting a new world record on
Nibbler - a little-known but notorious classic arcade game
unique for its ability to register a billion points.

Andrew Seklir & Tim Kinzy, producers and directors at
Playland Pictures Inc. (and former Battlestar Galactica editors)
have spent five years chronicling this madcap odyssey for
Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of
Nibbler. A spiritual companion to 2007’s
The King of Kong, this unique and fascinating tale of
classic video game history has wrapped principal photography.

Andrew Seklir, Playland Pictures Inc., said:

“In January 1984, with enough caffeine to drop a cow and a
few friends to cheer him on, McVey fought fatigue, faulty
joysticks, and
Nibbler itself for over two days to register, finally, the
world's first billion-point score. Our film details McVey's
historic achievement and follows his very personal, and at times
poignant, present-day journey as he seeks to reclaim his
record.”

During the documentary, McVey faces fierce competition from
around the world and must fight to overcome his own demons (and the
trials of middle age) or risk losing his legacy forever.
Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler
also reunites audiences with some of their favorite characters from
2007’s documentary
The King of Kong: Billy Mitchell (the renowned
Donkey Kong champion who was a witness to McVey's first
billion-point game) and Walter Day (who founded Twin Galaxies, the
arcade where McVey’s original record took place).

Tim Kinzy, Playland Pictures Inc., added:

“With a quirky cast of international characters, a
generous helping of profanity, unexpected twists and turns, the
film has humor and edge. It not only succeeds in documenting one of
the more interesting events from the classic era, but proves to be
a powerful tale of the triumph of the human spirit as
well.”

Five years in the making,
Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler
wrapped principal photography this summer and is currently in
post-production. The film is seeking finishing funds on Kickstarter
and is offering some unique
Battlestar Galactica-related rewards as well as an
original
Man vs Snake movie poster and signed concept
artwork by Don Bluth, the legendary animator and video game
designer behind
Dragon’s Lair, Space Ace and
Secret of NIMH.

Pledge your support for
Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler
via the official Kickstarter page:

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